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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Drugs and cash seized as three men arrested during dawn raids

Three arrests have been made in dawn raids carried out to crackdown on the supply of class A drugs.

Officers raided properties in Moss Side, Longsight and Manchester city centre this morning (Tuesday).

They were searched as part of GMP 's Operation Bathurst, an investigation into the supply of class A drugs in the Moss Side and Longsight areas.

During the raids at around 7am this morning, police seized drugs, cash and mobile phones.

They also seized items believed to have been funded through the proceeds of crime.

Two men, aged 22 and 28, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

A 25-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

They all remain in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector, Ian McNabb, of GMP's Xcalibre Task Force, said: "Today's action is a result of a thorough investigation into the supply of class A drugs - a crime that can really blight communities and have a devastating effect.

"These arrests are a significant step in our investigation and we hope that this action makes people think twice about being involved in drug dealing.

"These investigations rely on information from members of the public and partners and I'd like to thank those who have assisted us so far.

"Anyone with information - no matter how small - should come forward as it may prove vital in our investigations. Contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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